London rollout of robotaxis delayed amid lack of guidance for firms to follow Transport secretary had said fully driverless taxis could start this spring but launch now looks unlikely this year The Guardian - UK · Aug 26
Should Sell Your Second Car in Retirement? Shedding an extra vehicle is easier than you think — and it could save you thousands. Kiplinger · Aug 25
Barstool Sports employee gets into brawl with NYC Uber Eats delivery driver as Dave Portnoy tries to pin the blame on Mamdani A security guard at Barstool Sports’ New York City headquarters got into a brawl with an Uber Eats delivery driver. The Independent UK · Aug 25
'A computer should not make decisions on its own': Uber fined $1 billion for using automated systems to suspend 171 drivers Uber fined €825m ($962m) over using automated systems to ban potentially fraudulent drivers – company plans to appeal. TechRadar · Aug 25
Tech layoffs 2026: More than 175,000 workers laid off as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, TikTok, Uber, LinkedIn as dozens of companies cut jobs amid AI boom Tech layoffs are accelerating in 2026 as big companies such as Apple, Microsoft, Oracle, Amazon, Meta, Linkedin, TikTok, Visa and dozens of other mega companies have announced slashing of jobs. Here's why AI, restructuring, cost-cutting and changing business priorities are reshaping the technology workforce. More than 175,000 technology workers had… The Economic Times · Aug 25
Texas Uber driver on his way to pick up passenger sees shirtless man run across street. Then two cops jump into his car: ‘ordering me to do things’ His wife wasn't happy the cops put him in danger. We Got This Covered · Aug 25
App tells stranded New York woman her Lyft ride is just 1 mile away. Then she allegedly checked a nearby Dunkin Donuts: ‘Trying to go to work’ Allegedly, he was on his way. He just needed snacks. We Got This Covered · Aug 24
Twitch streamer Kameaisweird’s Uber ride takes unexpected turn after driver recognizes her Twitch streamer Kameaisweird found herself in a harrowing Uber experience on August 22, 2026, as the driver made transphobic comments and insisted she stop filming. In a moment of defiance, Kamea splashed water at him before making her exit. Viewers quickly began to debate the reality of the situation and… The Times of India · Aug 23
Tennessee Uber driver picks up bachelorette party group for brunch, only to become uncomfortable at what he overhears: ‘Cheated on him three times’ “I would like to say I don't know the full situation clearly.” We Got This Covered · Aug 23
A Michigan woman gave birth in the back of an Uber; one year later, the driver returned for the baby's 'One Wild Ride' birthday as her godmother Braya Ray was in for a big surprise when she hopped into Meghan “Maggie” Whatley’s Uber last year. Not only did Ray, 25, unexpectedly welcome her baby daughter Grace in the backseat of Whatley’s car, but the experience bonded the pair so much that now, one year later, Whatley, 35,… The Times of India · Aug 23
“A lot of people might think it was ruined, but I think it’s like 10 times cooler because of that”: King Tuff on his beloved butchered Gibson SG and the world’s most embarrassing Uber journey The inimitable Kyle Thomas – aka King Tuff – checks in for a confessional interview documenting misadventures with the electric guitar Guitar World · Aug 22
Customer places Costco order via Uber, claims driver added items for himself with a rather high ‘adjustment charge.’ Uber’s response? They ‘understand’ The customer claimed they were left to pay for items the Uber driver added to the list. We Got This Covered · Aug 22
68 Pieces Of Good News That Might Make The World Feel A Little Less Gloomy With all the global conflicts and political noise, positivity can be hard to come by. But some corners of the internet are trying to preserve sanity by sharing the most heartwarming, positive stories from around the world. For example, an incredible 11-year-old recently logged 100 volunteer hours simply reading stories… Bored Panda · Aug 21
Nevada Opens The Door To Thousands Of Paid Robotaxis, And Tesla Has The Edge Tesla, Waymo, and Uber got the green light to start charging for robotaxi rides in the county that’s home to Las Vegas. InsideEVs · Aug 21
Fortune · Aug 21 Amazon, Uber, DoorDash, and Walmart are taking the delivery wars to the skies After years of experiments and setbacks, some of America’s biggest delivery companies are racing to make drones mainstream.
MarketBeat · Aug 19 Tesla's Cybercab Launch Could Reshape Margins for Uber and Lyft Tesla's planned August Cybercab launch in Austin could pressure ride-hailing economics, with analysts weighing exposure at Uber, Lyft and Tesla amid shifting margin and valuation risks.
MarketBeat · Aug 19 Pony AI Stock Gains Traction as Robotaxi Fleet Expands Globally Pony AI's Q2 revenue grew nearly 69% as its Robotaxi fleet expanded and EU partnerships with Uber, Bolt, and Stellantis advanced, though analysts note cash burn and profitability timeline risks.
AAP · Aug 19 P-plate plonker: teen drink-driving with seven in ute A P-plater has been charged with multiple offences after being nabbed drink-drinking with seven passengers in a ute including three in the back tray.
Benzinga · Aug 18 Gavin Newsom Touts Rideshare Drivers Union in California, Praises Push to Represent Uber, Lyft Drivers — Slams Trump for Attacking ‘Workers’ Rights’ Gov. Gavin Newsom (D-CA) has hailed the Service Employees International Union (SEIU) and California Gig Workers Union’s (CGWU) move to represent drivers working with ride-hailing companies Uber Technologies Inc. (NYSE:UBER) and Lyft Inc. (NASDAQ:LYFT).
The Independent UK · Aug 17 Uber and drone startup partner to hit 1 million deliveries a day in next 3 years Drones will deliver Uber Eats orders to doorsteps within a couple of minutes
Benzinga · Aug 17 Home Depot Could Swing $14.6 Billion After Earnings Earnings are set to hit the tape on Tuesday, and options markets are already drawing the battle lines on how far these stocks could swing once results and guidance land, according to Benzinga Pro.
Benzinga · Aug 17 Argenx’s Next Blockbuster? Stock Jumps 12% After Phase 3 Myositis Trial Hits Key Goal Argenx SE (NASDAQ:ARGX) stock jumped about 12% in Monday’s premarket trading after the company reported positive topline results from its Phase 3 ALKIVIA study.
Benzinga · Aug 16 Weekend Round-Up: Uber's Japan Expansion, Ford's Production Shift and More This week was buzzing with news from the tech and auto industries. From Uber’s expansion in Japan to Ford’s production shift, there was no shortage of headlines. Here’s a quick recap of the top stories.
The Guardian - AU · Aug 15 Delivery drivers will get minimum wage in Australia’s ‘world-first’ deal. Is it fair – and will Uber Eats cost more? A closer look at the new rules for gig workers – agreed to by Uber Eats and Doordash – shows ‘minimum wage’ looks a little different than usual
Benzinga · Aug 15 Consumer Tech (Aug 10-14): Trump Faces Federal Lawsuits, Apple & Alibaba To Create AI Model For China & More Ukraine’s military intelligence service is warning that Russia is accelerating deployment of its planned Rassvet low-Earth-orbit satellite constellation, which could eventually provide Moscow with Starlink-like battlefield connectivity.